MIAMI – Pete Alonso didn’t want it to end like this, and he willed it not to.

He hit a screaming line drive with the bases loaded in the Mets’ season-ending loss to the Marlins Sunday that went for an out. He wore Francisco Lindor’s eye black for luck, even though loanDepot park is a domed stadium. And all those months ago, he came back to Flushing on a two-year deal, even though he was looking for a longer contract.

But it might have to end like this – not just the season, but his career as a Met.

After playing his 162nd game of the season, Alonso confirmed that he’ll be exercising his player option, meaning the homegrown Met and the franchise’s home run leader will be a free agent at the conclusion of the season.

Edwin Diaz, too, might be gone: The closer has an opt out, but said

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